Lincoln to offer pickup, delivery for service; is it copying Tesla?

Stephen Edelstein 302 views Jun 28, 2016 2017 Lincoln Continental, 2016 Detroit Auto Show Enlarge Photo Not every luxury automaker plans to build electric cars that would compete directly with Tesla Motors. But other aspects of the Silicon Valley carmaker's business model may be alluring for established luxury brands to copy. Lincoln said yesterday that it would offer free pickup and delivery service of vehicles to new owners, starting with its 2017 models. DON'T MISS: Life With Tesla Model S: Trying Out The Service Program (Jun 2013) That should sound familiar to Tesla owners, who have been offered the same service for years. Called Lincoln Service Valet, the pickup and delivery service will be part of Lincoln's warranty coverage, and will be available "throughout the U.S.," according to Automotive News (subscription required). The addition is an attempt by the Ford luxur...